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THE Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total sum of N 1.703 trillion among the Federal Government, States, and the Local Government Councils as January 2025 Federation Account Revenue. The revenue was shared at the February 2025 FAAC meeting held in Abuja. The N1.703 trillion total distributable revenue …

  DANGOTE Coal Mines Limited and host communities in Benue State have sealed a landmark Community Development Agreement (CDA). The CDA was described by government functionaries as a major “milestone.” The pact, according to the representatives of Dangote Coal and host communities, would see the company performing social programmes in …

BANDITS have launched another wave of deadly attacks in Zamfara State, killing five people and abducting more than 50, mostly women and children, across several communities. According to Leadership, the attacks have intensified since the recent visit of the Chief of Army Staff. No fewer than ten communities across six …

UNITED Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has arrived in Washington, United States. Starmer arrived at the White House for talks with President Donald Trump on Ukraine and defence. His meeting with Trump comes after US and Russian officials held talks in Turkey. President Vladimir Putin of Russia said the talks …

Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, arrived in New Delhi on Thursday for a two-day visit, accompanied by the European Union College of Commissioners. This visit marks a significant milestone in the India-EU partnership, as it is the first time the entire College of Commissioners has …

RUSSIA has maintained its position on the agreement with the United States regarding the reduction of strategic offensive weapons, which is set to expire in February 2026. Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu reaffirmed this stance, emphasizing the need for continuous oversight and cooperation in maintaining such agreements. Shoigu pointed …

EGYPT has strongly opposed any suggestion that it should take over the temporary administration of the Gaza Strip. The country has reiterated its commitment to finding a comprehensive and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, rejecting any alternative that does not align with its long-standing stance on the issue. The …

IRAN has accelerated its production of near weapons-grade uranium as tensions between Tehran and Washington rise after the election of US President Donald Trump, a report by the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog seen by The Associated Press on Wednesday showed. The report by the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency said …

NIGERIANS are once again being subjected to another round of difficulty in accessing services being provided by government and private institutions. Just weeks after the coming into effect of a hike in phone services, they are also faced with another in accessing their hard-earned money. The Central Bank of Nigeria …